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Questions about night life in SD (2 guys from Europe, late 20´s).
Wait for it.... "Oh, we forgot to mention we're gay".
Absolutely wouldn't be a problem in Santo Domingo, I think the Colonial Zone is probably the gayest area of the entire Caribbean and there are four nightclubs, a gay sauna, Parque Duarte which is a big gathering spot. Most hotels are saying that a very good proportion of their guests at the weekend - I guess 30% - are gay.
Absolutely wouldn't be a problem in Santo Domingo, I think the Colonial Zone is probably the gayest area of the entire Caribbean and there are four nightclubs, a gay sauna, Parque Duarte which is a big gathering spot. Most hotels are saying that a very good proportion of their guests at the weekend - I guess 30% - are gay.
The segment LGTB has a big piece of the cake in travel and tourism.
If you behave yourself and don't get too drunk it's safe enough. But there are always people watching you and waiting for a chance. For disco's you can start in Avenida Venezuela, many good big disco's within 500 meters.
Ok, so it´s not usual that tourist (foreigners) go clubbing in major discos?
Are there like high end clubs (Miami style) in Santo Domingo?
Its safe, you just must have common sense like if you were in Rio or any other big city arround the world, try to dress like locals, do not use your phone on streets, dont use jewery or expensive watch. In the Avenida Venezuela there is a bunch of clubs, also in the Colonial Zone has a lot of night life.
And very well for you to go also to Santo Domingo. Welcome. Feel free to send me a PM if you need more specific details.
Cool, will PM you. Appreciate it.
Exactly USA DOC, S.D.????, not sure what type of "authentic experience" these guys think they are going to find in SD. If they are looking to party and hit the "clubs" Sosua is the place to go.
What I mean is, we´re not coming like the ¨typical sex tourist¨ and just go to clubs full of ¨working ladies¨, nothing against it, but that´s not the flow I´m looking for.
I do want to party, have a good time, hook up with girls how I would do it back home, just clubbing or ¨normal interactions at the beach¨, going to a shopping mall like a local would do etc.
Basically I just want to go to Santo Domingo and ¨live like a local for a month¨ plus some tourist attractions.
Ok, so it´s not usual that tourist (foreigners) go clubbing in major discos?
Are there like high end clubs (Miami style) in Santo Domingo?
Certainly - read earlier posts...
MIA people come for the weekend to party. (said a hotel owner)
I understand there are plenty of places for young Dominicans to party in SD but if i were traveling across the Atlantic Ocean i would go for a sure shot and hit Sosua. Not much time to wine and dine the elite in SD when just on a short vacation.
The most important question,,,,, are they fluent in Spanish?
Yes, I studied Spanish in high school and lived in Spain for a year.
Si hablo español casi perfecto.
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I cannot believe that anyone would seriously recommend the nightlife in Sosua over Santo Domingo, unless you're only interested in meeting hookers in which case Sosua is your spot. The nightclub scene in Santo Domingo is really happening, I run a hotel there and every weekend we get young people staying from New York, Miami, Atlanta specifically for the clubs. The Colonial Zone has some good clubs, particularly on Mercedes which tend to be for more upmarket Dominicans. The cool places for younger locals are Villa Consuelo (such as Flow, Kuora, Kaprich - there is a street of clubs there) - and Villa Juana. You'll definitely need some locals to take you to these places, and I strongly recommend that you don't take any expensive phones, jewellery or gadgets as these barrios are rough enough in the daytime.
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I cannot believe that anyone would seriously recommend the nightlife in Sosua over Santo Domingo, unless you're only interested in meeting hookers in which case Sosua is your spot. The nightclub scene in Santo Domingo is really happening, I run a hotel there and every weekend we get young people staying from New York, Miami, Atlanta specifically for the clubs. The Colonial Zone has some good clubs, particularly on Mercedes which tend to be for more upmarket Dominicans. The cool places for younger locals are Villa Consuelo (such as Flow, Kuora, Kaprich - there is a street of clubs there) - and Villa Juana. You'll definitely need some locals to take you to these places, and I strongly recommend that you don't take any expensive phones, jewellery or gadgets as these barrios are rough enough in the daytime.
SD has a bunch of clubs! Depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for something "upscale" (with a dress code) maybe try La Fabrica or Jet Set for local music and pop "EDM", for something more relaxed and trending towards house/techno try Garabato, Onno's or The Room. Sometimes La Espiral 313 has interesting stuff, depends on the day. Social media is your friend- lots of places here advertise events on Instagram. There's probably a bunch of high end "discos" out there that I don't know about- I don't roll in those circles, preferring the Berlin-type club scene. If you can get more specific about your musical taste and tell me when you'll be here I might be able to help you narrow it down.
Also, I go out with my iphone in my pocket every day. Just don't wave it around, and use common sense like you would in any big city and you should be fine. Be aware of your surroundings. In touristy areas like la zona colonial you're probably safer to flash your camera and phone around than, say, if you're walking down a street in a barrio. That said, I have a friend who is a relatively big dude who got mugged for his nice watch in broad daylight on the street in one of the nicer neighborhoods. I'd say it's similar to Rio, although it's been about 15 years since I was in Rio! Good luck!
Thanks, appreciate the info.
............Basically I just want to go to Santo Domingo and ¨live like a local for a month¨ plus some tourist attractions.
Staying for a month would be quite different than a short vacation. In that case Santo Domingo would be a better choice over Sosua.
Staying for a month would be quite different than a short vacation. In that case Santo Domingo would be a better choice over Sosua.
Also I don´t know how to dance bachata, do they play a lot of bachata in the mainstream clubs?